SOC Core Skills with John Strand
Gain essential SOC analyst skills, from networking to incident response, with expert-led training available On-Demand or through Live sessions.
What You'll Learn
Learn the same core skills that power the Black Hills Information Security SOC team, from the fundamentals up through incident response:
Networking Fundamentals
The networking basics every SOC analyst must understand.
Forensics
Investigate systems and artifacts to uncover attacker activity.
Incident Response
Detect, triage, and respond to security incidents.
SOC Analyst Workflow
The day-to-day tools and skills of an effective SOC analyst.
What You Need to Know
Who Should Take This Course
In an industry that constantly changes, the demand for knowledgeable SOC analysts keeps growing. This course equips you with the foundational skills to excel, from the basics of networking to forensics and incident response, the same vital skills that empower the BHIS SOC team. Learn at your own pace On-Demand, or take the Live, Pay-What-You-Can training.
Hands-On Mastery
Understanding and defending against the attack techniques.
Who Should Take This Course
Anyone new to Information Security with a desire to sharpen their skills.
Audience Skill Level
Our easy methods are perfect for people new to information security.
Required Equipment
A computer (see 'System Requirements') and a smile!
Key Topics Covered
This course builds SOC analyst skills from the ground up:
Networking
Core networking concepts that underpin all security work.
Forensics
Windows, Linux, and memory forensics to investigate endpoints and artifacts after an event.
Network Threat Hunting
Proactively hunt for attacker activity across network and Active Directory data.
Incident Response
Structured response, with vulnerability-management basics, to contain and remediate threats.
About Your
Instructor
John Strand • Founder of Black Hills Information Security
John Strand has both consulted and taught hundreds of organizations in the areas of security, regulatory compliance, and penetration testing. He is a coveted speaker and much-loved SANS teacher. John is a contributor to the industry-shaping Penetration Testing Execution Standard and 20 Critical Controls frameworks.
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